Wading River NY Homes for Sale
Wading River is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e., on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New York. With a population of 7,731 people and just one neighborhood, Wading River is the 223rd largest community in New York.
Wading River home prices are not only among the most expensive in New York, but Wading River real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
OCCUPATIONS AND WORKFORCE
Unlike some towns, Wading River isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Wading River are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Wading River is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Wading River who work in teaching (15.91%), office and administrative support (11.85%), and sales jobs (11.67%).
And if you like science, you’ll find that Wading River has lots of scientists living in town – whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you’re scientific-minded, you might like it here too.
Also of interest is that Wading River has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in Wading River telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 10.56% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
SETTING & LIFESTYLE
Because of many things, Wading River is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Wading River a place where parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families and find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Wading River has a high rate of owner-occupied single-family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Wading River’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
One of the nice things about Wading River is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.
As is often the case in a small town, Wading River doesn’t have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
DEMOGRAPHICS
The education level of Wading River ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Wading River, 49.45% have at least a bachelor’s degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor’s degree or graduate degree.
The per capita income in Wading River in 2018 was $55,553, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $222,212 for a family of four. However, Wading River contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Wading River home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Wading River residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Wading River include Italian, Irish, German, Polish, and English.
The most common language spoken in Wading River is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Slavic languages.
NOTABLE & UNIQUE NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTERISTICS
When you see a neighborhood for the first time, the most important thing is often the way it looks, like its homes and its setting. Some places look the same but only reveal their true character after living in them for a while because they contain a unique mix of occupational or cultural groups. According to NeighborhoodScout’s exclusive exploration and analysis, this neighborhood is unique in some important ways.
Real Estate
Do you like a coastal setting? If so, this neighborhood may be to your liking. The neighborhood is on the ocean, a bay, or an inlet. Often such coastal places have amenities and recreational activities on the waterfront that are attractive to residents and visitors alike. In addition to being coastal, is a very nautical neighborhood, meaning that it is somewhat historic, walkable, densely populated, and on the water. This gives the neighborhood a very nautical feel, with some seaside and shipping feel, which some may really enjoy the sights and sounds of.
In addition, real estate in the neighborhood is almost exclusively owner-occupied. NeighborhoodScout’s analysis reveals that this neighborhood has a higher rate of owner-occupied housing than is found in 95.3% of U.S. neighborhoods. If you are seeking to rent, this neighborhood may not have many options, but high rates of ownership often indicate stability in a neighborhood.
Information provided by Neighborhood Scout.
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